Myanmar’s government releases over 6,100 prisoners on independence anniversary
BANGKOK — Myanmar’s military government granted amnesty to more than 6,100 prisoners and reduced other inmates’ sentences Sunday…
South Korean president visits China following Beijing’s rising tensions with Japan over Taiwan
HONG KONG (AP) — South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is set to begin his visit to China…
Appeals panel says California’s ban on open carry is unconstitutional
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A federal appeals panel has ruled that a California law prohibiting open carry of firearms…
North Korea launches ballistic missiles toward sea
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles toward the sea Sunday, its neighbors said,…
Judge convicted of obstructing immigrant arrest resigns as GOP threatens impeachment
Embattled Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan, who was convicted of obstruction last month for helping an immigrant evade federal…
More Saudi airstrikes hit separatist positions in Yemeni port city
ADEN, Yemen — Southern separatists in Yemen said Saudi warplanes carried out new airstrikes Saturday on a military…
US operation in Venezuela disrupts regional travel
The U.S. military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and flew him out of the country early…
Conservationists in Kenya pay tribute to beloved ‘super tusker’ elephant Craig, who died at age 54
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenyans are mourning the death of a beloved “super tusker” elephant whose long life…
European security advisors discuss peace proposals in Kyiv ahead of leaders’ summit
KYIV, Ukraine — European national security advisors arrived in Kyiv on Saturday to discuss the latest peace proposals,…
Pakistan sentences journalists, YouTubers and ex-military officers to life over inciting violence
ISLAMABAD (AP) — A court in Pakistan’s capital sentenced seven people, including three journalists, two YouTubers and two…
Iran’s leader says rioters ‘must be put in their place’
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran’s supreme leader insisted Saturday that “rioters must be put in their place”…
Man fought off a mountain lion weeks before a suspected fatal Colorado attack
A solo hiker who authorities believe was killed by a mountain lion on a remote Colorado trail on…